Location: / Boston, MA
Description: / This position will lead and contribute to numerous complex projects and engagements. These projects include multiple traditional audits (IT and financial), compliance reviews, operational readiness assessments, risk assessments, external audits and special projects. This includes working as both an individual contributor and/or supervising staff when necessary on all project phases from planning through field work, reporting and follow-up. Responsibility for Sarbanes-Oxley and SSAE-16 control assessments are also key components of this position.
Job Functions and Responsibilities: /
- Simultaneously lead and/or conduct multiple complex audit assignments in diverse areas of the Company within timelines established by management
- Perform formal and informal risk assessments to identify key risk areas and appropriate risk mitigation activity
- Effectively and efficiently complete project assignments within planned schedules.
- Effectively and efficiently lead and participate in the execution of Sarbanes-Oxley and SSAE-16 internal control assessments
- Conduct operational readiness assessments for significant BCBSMA initiatives.
- Prepare timely and high quality audit communications, reports and supporting documentation detailing overall assessments, key findings and value-added recommendations that promote effective and efficient solutions to business issues and risks.
- Coordinate high profile external audits so as to minimize the impact on operational areas while effectively and efficiently meeting the needs of the external auditor or regulator.
- Work as an individual contributor as well as a supervisor of staff on all project phases from planning through field work, reporting and follow-up.
- Operate as a key contributor to the audit planning process and periodic reporting to the Audit Committee.
- Develop Audit staff through individual development plans, performance appraisals, and informal performance feedback and mentoring.
Job Requirements: /
- Experience with auditing, risk assessment, and risk management principles and practices with particular emphasis on technology engagements.
- Understanding of information technology general controls and the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Security controls.Ability to apply in-depth understanding of information technology and security concepts as well as financial and operational concepts critical to the overall success of the business
- Extensive experience with project management and the ability to integrate long-range planning with short-term activity
- Strong understanding of general internal control requirements related to business operations, financial reporting and information technology procedures and controls as well as experience with the identification of risks and deficiencies and the practical application of best practices for mitigation and resolution
- Strong understanding and experience in Sarbanes-Oxley and SSAE-16 and general accounting principles and practices. Ability to be effective as a sole contributor or as the leader of a staff
- Excellent communication skills including oral, written, as well as effective report writing and presentations
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the healthcare industry
Education and Experience: /
- Bachelor’s degree; achieved or is pursuing relevant advanced degree (preferred)
- Six years relevant work experience with at least 2-3 years audit/consulting experience
- Audit Certification (e.g. CPA, CISA, CIA) preferred
- Working knowledge of general internal control requirements, and general understanding of business operations, financial and information technology procedures and controls
- Experience in system integration, application implementation, database/ data warehouse management/ administration, web infrastructure, data centers are all a plus.
- Possesses superior business skills with work experience in relevant areas
- Has demonstrated leadership skills and experience
- Skilled in MS Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Project. ACL experience a plus.
Contact: / Laura Horlitz -